Scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research have discovered how a viral infection causes autoimmune disease, ...

A person's risk for contracting hepatitis C from sex is increased if they have multiple partners, engage in anal sex, and/or have a sexually transmitted infection. Chronic hepatitis means that liver ...

Researchers have uncovered how chronic hepatitis C infection leads to autoimmune disease, which opens new paths for treatments ...

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While acute hepatitis C is often asymptomatic, over half of hepatitis C cases lead to chronic infection. This can be life threatening. Because of this, chronic hepatitis C requires treatment.

Liver cancer is uncommon in the United States, but it is common worldwide due to risk factors such as chronic hepatitis B and C infections and exposure to aflatoxin (toxins produced by a certain ...

Hepatitis C can be transmitted when blood that carries the virus comes into contact with the blood of someone who does not have the virus. This can occur if people share needles or personal care ...

Hepatitis B and C disproportionately affect certain populations and communities Footnote 1. An estimated 0.9% or 6,300 people had chronic hepatitis C. An estimated 3.0% or 20,100 people ever had ...

Background and aims Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) remains a significant global health challenge, and effective antiviral ...